i did a pair for my daughter. i just glued the ribbon down at the center part (like where the toes go through) just like u would when starting braided headband. than i just did the braid or weave whatever u want to call it downward & than glued & tucked it into the flip flop at the foot part. than just repeat on the other half of the flip flop. u do get a loose braid at the top, but if u put a bow at the center u cant really c it. hth.